Daylight Savings Time Changes in Haiti 🇭🇹 (1989)
| Country: | Haiti |
| Capital: | Port-au-Prince |
| Abbreviations: | HT, HTI |
| IANA Time Zones: | 1 |
| Dial Code: | +509 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
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2 APR
02 Apr 1989 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 02 April 1989, 00:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, 02 April 1989, 02:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 02 Apr 1989 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
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29 OCT
29 Oct 1989 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 29 October 1989, 01:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 29 October 1989, 01:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 29 Oct 1989 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Departments in Haiti (1989)
| Department | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Artibonite | 02 Apr 1989 | 29 Oct 1989 |
| Centre | 02 Apr 1989 | 29 Oct 1989 |
| Grand'Anse | 02 Apr 1989 | 29 Oct 1989 |
| Nippes | 02 Apr 1989 | 29 Oct 1989 |
| Nord | 02 Apr 1989 | 29 Oct 1989 |
| Nord-Est | 02 Apr 1989 | 29 Oct 1989 |
| Nord-Ouest | 02 Apr 1989 | 29 Oct 1989 |
| Ouest | 02 Apr 1989 | 29 Oct 1989 |
| Sud | 02 Apr 1989 | 29 Oct 1989 |
| Sud-Est | 02 Apr 1989 | 29 Oct 1989 |
DST Changes Summary for Haiti
| Date | Year | Change | Time | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Mar | 2025 | Forward 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 02 Nov | 2025 | Back 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 01:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 08 Mar | 2026 | Forward 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 01 Nov | 2026 | Back 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 01:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 14 Mar | 2027 | Forward 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 07 Nov | 2027 | Back 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 01:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 12 Mar | 2028 | Forward 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 05 Nov | 2028 | Back 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 01:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 11 Mar | 2029 | Forward 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 04 Nov | 2029 | Back 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 01:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 10 Mar | 2030 | Forward 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 03 Nov | 2030 | Back 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 01:00 | Daylight Saving End |
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Common Questions about Daylight Savings Time Changes in Haiti
Does Haiti use Daylight Saving Time in 1989?
Yes, Haiti observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1989 calendar year. The country follows the practice of shifting clocks to better align waking hours with the available evening sunlight during the spring and summer months.
When do the clocks change next in Haiti?
The next scheduled time transition in Haiti will take place on Sunday, 02 April 1989. At 00:59 local time, clocks will be turned forward by 1 hour. This specific change marks the transition to daylight saving time starts.
Does all of Haiti follow the same time change schedule?
Yes, Haiti follows a single, unified schedule. Every department across the country transitions to and from Daylight Saving Time at the exact same moment, ensuring a consistent time standard nationwide.
How will the next transition affect the day in Haiti?
Following the shift on 02 Apr 1989, you will notice that there is more light in the evening compared to the day before. While the transition may temporarily disrupt sleep patterns, the primary goal of this forward shift is to maximize usable daylight for the population.